Broad Arrow Tavern- An upscale pub located in the Harraseeket Inn. Reservations are not accepted, however, you may call ahead and put your name on the list. Serving most nights until 10 PM, later in summer. Decorated as a Maine hunting lodge. 865-9377. (Next door to us.)

Gritty McDuffs- Casual, pub-style dining at large pine trestle tables. Pub fare, microbrews, local hang-out. Seasonal patio dining. 10% off when you show your room key. Lower Main 865-4321. (1.3 miles, you can walk if you want)

Classic Custard- You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream (and classic cars) Rte 1 South (1.8 miles)

Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster- Right on the water at the Town Dock. Lobster shack style. Picnic tables inside or out. As seen on Rachel Ray’s $40/day. Huge, homemade pies. Fries, sandwiches, hamburgs & hotdogs. Oh, yeah, and lobster, too! Seasonal from the end of April to Columbus Day, hours change as days get longer/shorter. (3 miles, pretty drive, long walk)

Muddy Rudder- Seafood specialties. On Rte 1 South just over the Freeport town line. On the water. 846-3082.

Royal River Grillhouse- In the marina, overlooking the Royal River. Seafood specialties, seasonal patio. On Lower Falls Landing just off Rte 88. Take a left off Rte 1 South just past the Information Center/295 overpass onto Rte 88, go 1 mile turn left. 846-1226.

Ricettas- Pizza and Italian specialties. Take out or large dining room. Rte 1, near movie theater. 781-3100.

Portland (driving time about 20-25 minutes)

Fore Street- Open-kitchen dining in a converted warehouse. An out of the way spot for contemporary high end casual dining. Emphasis on farm-raised, organic ingredients. Reservations required. Fore St (Old Port) 775-2717.